Mo Hayder
Mo Hayder (Clare Damaris Bastin) was born on January 1st, 1962. Mo passed away July 27th, 2021 at 59 years old. Mo Hayder was born in Epping, Essex, England. Hayder attended The American University where she received an M.A. Film and Bath Spa University where she received an M.A. Creative Writing.
Mo Hayder was the author of the Jack Caffery series which consists of 7 novels. The Jack Caffery series started in 1999 with the novel Birdman. The most recently released novel in the Jack Caffery series was Wolf which was released in 2014. There are no upcoming novels for the Jack Caffery series.
Mo Hayder: Awards & Accolades
Mo Hayder won the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2011. Mo Hayder was also nominated for multiple awards including: The Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2005, and the Crime Writer's Association Award, Dagger in the Library Award, in 2010.
Hayder's book, Gone won the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2012.
The following novels by Mo Hayder were also nominated for these awards:
- Tokyo / The Devil of Nanking: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2004). Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2004). Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2005).
- Pig Island: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2006). Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2008).
- Ritual: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2008). Barry Award, Best British Crime Novel (2009). Theakston's Old Peculier, Crime Novel of the Year (2009).
- Gone: Crime Writer's Association Award, Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award (2010).
- Hanging Hill: Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2011).
- Skin: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2011).
- Wolf: RUSA Awards, Mystery Award (2015).
Mo Hayder: Lists & Other Mentions
- Birdman was a Dead Good Books: 100 Best Crime Books Of All Time Selection in 2020.
- Gone was a The Guardian: 50 Great Thrillers by Women Selection in 2019.
- Tokyo / The Devil of Nanking was a Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
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- Robert Bryndza, author of the Detective Erika Foster Series.
- Angela Marsons, author of the D.I. Kim Stone Series.
- Mark Billingham, author of the Tom Thorne Series.
- Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan Series.
- Patricia Gibney, author of the D.I. Lottie Parker Series.
- Sally Rigby, author of the Cavendish & Walker Series.
- Caroline Mitchell, author of the DI Amy Winter Series.
- Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme Series.
- Jonathan Kellerman, author of the Alex Delaware Series.
- Mick Herron, author of the Slough House Series.
Mo Hayder: F.A.Q
When was Mo Hayder Born?
Mo Hayder was born on January 1st, 1962.
When did Mo Hayder die?
Mo Hayder died on July 27th, 2021 at 59 years old.
Where was Mo Hayder Born?
Mo Hayder was born in Epping, Essex, England.
What awards has Mo Hayder won?
Mo Hayder has won the following awards: Dagger in the Library Award at the Crime Writer's Association Award (2011).
What book awards has Mo Hayder won?
Hayder's book, Gone won the award Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 2012.
What was the first book Mo Hayder wrote?
The first book written by Mo Hayder was Birdman, published in 1999.
What was the most recent book Mo Hayder wrote?
Her most recently released work was Bonehead on January 1st, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Mo Hayder?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mo Hayder book is
Birdman. Here are her most popular books:
- Birdman (8.09)
- Gone (8.67)
- The Treatment (7.88)
- Ritual (7.83)
- Skin (7.71)
How many books has Mo Hayder written?
Mo Hayder has written 12 books. 7 books in the Jack Caffery Series, 4 Standalone Novels, 1 book in The Book of Sand Series.